Low-jitter GPS-locked frequency clock source 1 Hz to 1.1 GHz output.

An upgraded version of the popular 1 Port Mini GPSDO by Leo Bodnar Electronics

• Long term stability of output signal is defined by high accuracy of GPS Caesium references and approaches 1x10^-12

• Short term signal quality is defined by internal TCXO clock source providing high-quality, low phase noise clock signal with sub-picosecond RMS jitter.

• Digital PLL allows main output reference frequency to have almost any value between 1 Hz and 1.1 GHz Guaranteed but may be pushed to 1.5GHz

• Output signal is a square wave at 3.3V CMOS levels with 50 Ohms characteristic impedance.
  

• Output power level (measured at 10MHz, fundamental power channel): +10.3dBm

  Typical phase noise at 10MHz output:
  

• 70 dBc/Hz at 1 Hz
• 100 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz
  
• 125 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz
• 145 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz
• 150 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz
• 153 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
• 155 dBc/Hz at 1MHz
  

• Power draw through 5V USB is 250mA.

Operation requires presence of GPS signal, however temporary loss will be tolerated seamlessly. Active or passive antennas are supported. An active antenna with 5 metre cable is provided with the device but can be substituted if necessary. GPS acquisition time after power-up is around 30 seconds. If GPS signal is lost, digital PLL will maintains best estimated output frequency based on historical data. On reacquisition of GPS lock, output is seamlessly brought back in sync with GPS reference. Entry and exit of frequency hold is glitch-less.

Frequency setting is configurable via USB connection from Windows PC.

GPS clock can be powered via USB-C connector from a PC, USB phone charger or USB power bank. USB connection to Windows PC is required only for one-off configuration. All settings are stored inside the device and maintain values when off. The SMA antenna connector voltage is 3.3V. Most active antennas work on a wide range - 2.5v to 5v because they have analogue LNA inside that is not sensitive to power level.

The LBE-1420 GPS Locked Clock Source can be used as an Universal Reference Clock for most other Instruments and Applications which up to now would require a bulky and expensive Rubidium Clock.

SDR-Kits recommends the unit as the ideal frequency standard for supplying an external reference clock signal to the DG8SAQ Vector Network Analyzer to make Frequency and Frequency Difference measurements with accuracy approaching 1e-10 and frequency  measurements (dF) in the mHz (milli Hertz) and even down to the uHz (micro Hertz) region.

Also, the LBE-1420 GPS Locked Clock Source can be used as an external clock for the SDRplay RSPdx-R2, RSPduo and the older RSpdx, RSP2 or RSP2pro models with our SMA Plug to MCX Cable for SDRPlay RSP SDR Receivers

Please see comparison table below listing the differences between the two GPSDO models:

How to set up the LBE-1420 as an External Clock Reference for the VNWA 3EC/3SE: Guide to setting up LBE-1420 as external reference clock, instead of internal VNWA TCXO when taking VNWA measurements

Linux Support: A  Linux Configuration Application is available from https://github.com/hamarituc/lbgpsdo

Package Contents:   

• GPS Locked Clock Source module  (69mm x 40mm x 12mm  - 0.04Kg)
  

• GPS Magnetic Antenna with 5m Coax Cable and fitted SMA male plug

• USB-C cable
  

• 24 month Mfg Warranty
  

• Mfg Product Support information

Optional Items to add to your order:

RG223 cable Length 20 cm  BNC Plug (male) to SMA Plug (male)
This is a custom made cable to connect the VNWA 3EC External Clock input to the Precision GPSDO Reference Oscillator

Replacement GPSDO Antenna: Cable length 5 m, fitted with SMA Plug (male) connector
This is a replacement or additional GPS Antenna identical to the one supplied with the Precision GPSDO Reference Oscillator

SMA Plug to MCX Cable

SDR-Kits is an Authorised Distributor for the Leo Bodnar Ltd  Precison GPSDO Reference Oscillator

Also available from our Authorised Distributor for Japan: ICAS Enterprises  www.ICAS.to